Consulates Shut Response

South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Canada Shuts TikTok’s Offices Over National Security Risks

The order, which will allow people to still use the app, cited concerns about TikTok’s owner, the Chinese tech giant ByteDance.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Canada shuts down TikTok's Canadian offices, but allows app to remain

Canada previously banned TikTok from government-issued mobile devices. TikTok has offices in Toronto and Vancouver.

Ukraine launches 'massive attack' on Moscow, shutting down airports

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Russian capital city of Moscow since the full-scale war began in 2022, injuring one person and forcing three major airports to divert flights, as ...

23andMe Lays Off 40% of Staff, Shuts Drug Development Business

The genetics company is closing a unit that was once seen as core to its future.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Haiti's main airport shut down after planes hit by gunfire

Flights were suspended at Haiti's main international airport after a Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire while trying to land in the capital of Port-au-Prince and then a bullet hole was found ...

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

Linus Ullmark shuts the door, Senators smother Maple Leafs 3-0

Linus Ullmark made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Ottawa Senators blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Tuesday night

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Amazon shuts down secret project to develop fertility tracker

The project, codenamed "Encore," was part of Amazon's moonshot incubator Grand Challenge, which launched under founder Jeff Bezos.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Amazon plans to shut down Freevee, its no-cost streaming service

Amazon will phase out its streaming service Freevee, the company confirmed. The free, ad-supported service was the original home for the series 'Jury Duty.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

European plastics makers shut plants as production declines sharply

Industry is latest manufacturing sector on the continent to shrink despite global growth

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Business owners warn Trump’s deportation plan could shut them down

Vow to round up undocumented workers risks labour shortages and higher prices

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

BrewDog shuts Mumbai bars in blow to India expansion plans

UK craft-beer maker last year said it wanted to open 100 outlets in the country

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

U.S. shuts Kyiv embassy over 'significant air attack' threat

The United States said Wednesday that its embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv closed after receiving "specific information of a potential significant air attack."

US and European embassies in Kyiv shut over threat of ‘significant’ Russian attack

Rare move comes day after Ukraine first used US long-range missiles to strike arms depot in Russia

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

The challenge for England is clear: they have to shut Japan out | Ugo Monye

After conceding 12 tries in three games, the defence will be under scrutiny and they need to stop the opposition scoring. The message within the England camp should be loud and clear this weekend: ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Homes flooded and travel disrupted by Storm Bert

Heavy wind and rain brings flooding to Dundonald and Coalisland, as well as widespread travel disruption.

Ukraine demands Western response to possible North Korean deployment

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Iran's religious leader wants considered response to Israeli attack

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Iran’s supreme leader signals measured response to Israel’s attack

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tries to balance domestic expectations with risk of escalating regional conflict

Business - Financial Times - October 27

McDonald’s says beef patties not responsible for E. Coli illnesses

McDonald’s announced on Sunday that its beef patties are not responsible for the E. Coli outbreak linked to the company’s quarter pounders. It comes after the outbreak made at least 75 people sick, ...

Duterte Says He Takes Responsibility for Philippine Drug War

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was defiant in Senate testimony about the years of bloodshed that left thousands dead. “I did it for my country,” he said.

World - The New York Times - October 29

House Republicans take aim at White House response to Biden's 'garbage' comment

House Republicans are taking aim at the White House for its response to remarks by President Biden this week, when he appeared to refer to former President Trump’s supporters as “garbage” — a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Internal Emails Show Harvard Leaders Debating Response to Hamas Attack

Messages among leaders at Harvard and other universities, published by House Republicans, reveal discussions on how to balance public statements about the war and how to negotiate with protesters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Oil prices rise after Iranian commanders vow response to Israeli attack

Belligerent comments come as Tehran weighs options in wake of air strikes

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Chippy owner calls out customer over his online review of 'hot delivery girl'

Robinson's Traditional Fish & Chips says it has to set boundaries so its staff can feel safe.

U.S. Has Few Options in Response to North Korean Troops Fighting for Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says North Koreans engaged against Kyiv’s forces would be legitimate military targets.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Middle East crisis live: ‘apocalyptic’ north Gaza hit again by deadly Israeli strikes

Strikes on Gaza come as Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it intensified rocket fire near Israel’s commercial hub of Tel Aviv. Troops were also operating in central Gaza and Rafah in the territory’s far ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Attack on central Israel injures 11 as Iran's leader promises a punishing response

An attack on a central Israeli town has injured 11 as Iran’s supreme leader vowed a punishing response to Israel’s attack last week

World - ABC News - November 2

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel, US with 'crushing response' over attack

Iran’s supreme leader has threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies

World - ABC News - November 3

Iran's supreme leader threatens U.S., Israel with "a crushing response"

Any further attacks from either side could engulf the wider Middle East, already teetering over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon, into a wider regional ...

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